Body and Soul by Johnny Green is played in the key of Db at a advanced difficulty level, originally released in the 1930s. It uses 4 chords — Db Bbm Ebm Ab — arranged in the I-vi-ii-V progression.
About the I-vi-ii-V progression
The I-vi-ii-V is a "circle progression" where each chord's root drops by a fourth. This creates one of the strongest harmonic movements in Western music. It's the backbone of doo-wop, jazz standards, and countless mid-century ballads.
Playing in the key of Db
Db major uses Db, Gb, and Ab — three barre chords. Guitarists almost always capo up to a friendlier key (capo 1st fret plus C-major shapes works cleanly).
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Learn to play Body and Soul by Johnny Green on guitar. It sits in the key of Db and uses the I-vi-ii-V progression with the chords Db Bbm Ebm Ab.